a] -| A Visit in the Night: < OR, A SERVICE TO THE STATE "<4 CHAPTER VIII.--(Cont'd) _ With the master key, however, it was the work of only a few sec- _-onds. The key was turned, the lev- er depressed, and then, with a slight pull, the heavy door swung _ forward. This done, it was seen «hat the interior was full to over- flowing. "Come, Belton," he said, "get these things out as quickly as pos- sible and lay them on the floor. We can carry only away a certain portion of the plunder, so let us make sure that that portion is the best." A few moments later the entire cabin was strewn with salvers, gob- lets, bowls, epergnes, gold- and silver dishes, plates, coups, knives, _ forks, and almost every example of the goldsmith's art. In his choice Carne was not guided by what was handsomest or most delicate in workmanship or shape. Weight was his only standard. Silver he dis- carded altogether, for it was of less than no account. In something under ten minytes he had made his selection, arid the stout canvas bags they had brought with them for that purpose were full to their utmost holding capacity. ."We can carry no more," said Carne to his faithful retainer, as they made the mouth of the last bag secure. "Pick up yours and let us get back to the Emperor's stateroom."' Having locked the door of the cabin, they returned to the place whence they had started. There they found the unfortunate stew- lying on the settee. Placing Me bags he carried upon the ground, Carne crossed to him, and, of before doing anything else, care- ". fully examined the bonds with which he was secured. Having done this, he went to the stern windows, and, throwing one open, stepped into the gallery out- side. Fortunately for what he in- tended to do, it was still raining heavily, and in consequence the night was as dark as the most con- summate conspirator could have de- sired. Returning to the room, he bade Belton help him carry the bags into the gallery, and, when this had been done, made fast the swivel-hooks to the rings in the mouth of each, "Take up your bags as quietly as possible,' he said, "and lower them one by one into the water, but take care that they don't get entangled in the propeller. When you've done that, slip the rings at the other end of the Hnes through your belt, and buckle the latter tightly. Belton did as he was ordered, and in a few moments the six bags were lying at the bottom of the sea. "Now off with these wigs and things, and say when you're ready for a swim."' Their disguises having been dis- carded and thrown overboard, Carne and Belton clambered over the rails of the gallery and lower- ed themselves until their. feet touched the water. Next moment they had both let go, and were swimming the direction of Carne's own yacht. . Much exhausted, they reached the yacht's stern and clutched at the rope ladder which Carne had himself placed there before he had set out on the evening's excursion. In less time than it takes to tell, he had mounted it and gained the deck. followed by his faithful ser- vant. They presented a sorry spec- tacle as they stood side by side at the taffrail, the water dripping from their clothes and pattering upon the deck. "Thank goodness we are here at last," said Oarne, as soon as he had recovered his breath suffici- ently to speak. "Now slip off your belt, and hang it over this cleat with mine."' Belton did ag he was directed, and then followed his master to the saloon companion ladder. Once below, they changed their clothes as quickly as possible, and having donned mackintoshes, returned to the deck, where it was stil] raining hard, meee '"'Now," said Carne, "for the last and most important part of our ev- ening's work. Let us hope the lines will prove equal to the demands we are about to make upon them."' As he said this, he took one of the belts from the cleat upon which he had placed it, and having de- tached a line, began to pull it in, Belton following his example with another. Their hopes that they would prove equal to the confidence placed in them proved well found- ed, for, in something less than a quarter of an hour, the six bags, containing the Emperor of West- phalia's magnificent gold plate, were lying upon the ae ready to be carried below and stowed away in the seoret place in which Carne had arranged to hide his treasure. "Now, Belton," said Oarne, as he pushed the panel back into its place, and pressed the secret spring that locked it, 'I hope you're sat- ised with what we have done. We've made a splendid haul, and you shall have your share of it, In the meantime, just get me to bed as quickly as you can, for I'm dead fined. When you've done so, be off to your own. Tomorrow morning you will have to.go up to town to arrange with the bank authorities about my account."' Belton did as he was ordered and half-an-hour later. his master was safely in bed and asleep. It was late next morning when he awoke. He had scarcely break- fasted before the Earl of Amberley and Lord Orpington made their ap- pearance over the side. To carry out the part he had arranged to play, he received them seated in his deck chair, his swaddled-up right foot reclining on a cushion before him. On seeing his guests, he made as if he would rise, but they begged him to remain seated. "YT hope your ankle is better this morning," said Lord Orpington po- litely, as he took a chair beside his friend. 'Much better, thank you," Carne replied. "It was not nearly so seri- ous as I feared. I hope to be able to hobble about a little this after- noon. And now tell me the news, if there is any.' 'Do you mean to say that yau have not heard the great news?' asked Lord Amberley, in a tone of astonishment. "T have heard nothing," Carne replied. been ashore this morning, and I have been so busily engaged with the preparations for my departure to-morrow that I have not had time to look at my papers. js the news of which you speak with such bated breath?' "Listen, and I'll tell you," Lord Orpington answered, and he re- lated the events of the previous night, Carne's face, in the meaa- time, showing great astonishment. "Good gracious?' said Carne. "T never heard of such a thing. Surely it's the most impudent rob- bery that has taken place for many years past. To represent the Em- peror of Westphalia and his aide- de-camp so closely that they could deceive even the officers of his own yacht, and to take a sentry off one post and place him in such a posi- tion as to protect them while at their own nefarious work, seems to me the very height of audacity. But how did they get their booty away again? Gold plate, under the most favorable circumstances, is by no means an-easy thing to carry." As he asked this question, Carne lit another cigar with a hand as steady as a rock, "They must have escaped in a boat that, it is supposed, was ly- ing under the shelter of the stern gallery," replied Lord Amberley. "And is the chief steward able to furnish the police with no clue as to their identity?' "None whatever," replied Orp- ingto . "He opines to the belief, however, that they are French- men. One of them, the man who impersonated the Emperor, seems to have uttered an exclamation in that tongue.' 'And when was the robbery dis- approaching it in safety. ROYAL BANK OF MONTREAL BUILDING «+ R. M. WHITE Manager - eee YOUR INCOME INCREASES EVERY TIME YOU BUY A A systematic plan of buying bonds is a sure and profitable way of acquir- ing an income independent of your business or salary. 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"What an extraordinary story 'And now, having told you, the news with which the place is ring- ing, we must be off about our busi- ness,' said Orpington. Bia eek quite certain that you are going to leave us to-morrow?' "Quite, I am sorry to say," an- swered Carne. "I am going to ask as many of my friends as possible to do me the honor of Junching with me at one o'clock, and at five I shall weigh anchor and bid Eng- land good-bye. I shall have the pleasure of your company, I hope." "T shall have much pleasure," said Orpington. "And I also," replied Amberley. "Then good-bye for the present. #?s just possible I may see you again during the afternoon." The luncheon next day was as brilliant a social gathering as the most fastidious. in such matters could have desired. Every one thea in Oowes who had any claim to dis- tinction was present, and several had undertaken the journey from town in order to say farewell to one who had made himself so popu- lar during his brief stay in Eng- land. When Carne rose to reply to the toast of his health, proposed by the Prime Minister, it was ob- servable that he was genuinely moved, as, indeed, were most of his hearers. For the remainder of the after- noon his yacht's deck was crowded with his friends, all of whom ex- ressed the hope that it might not very long before he was amongst them once more. To these kind speeches Carne in- variably offered a smiling reply. "'T also trust it will not be long,"' he answered. "I have enjoyed my visit immensely, and you may be sure I shall never forget it as long as I live." An hour later the anchor was weighed, and his yacht was steam- ing out of the harbor amid the scene of intense enthusiasm. As the Prime Minister had that after- neon informed him, in the public interest, the excitement of his de- parture was dividing the honors of the burglary of 'the Emperor of Westphalia's gold plate. Oarne stood beside his captain on the bridge, watching the little fleet of yachts until his eyes could no longer distinguish them. Then he turned to Belten, who had just joined him, and, placing his hand upon his shoulder, said: ""So much for our life in England, Belton, my friend. It has been glorious fun, and no one can deny that from a business point of view it has been eminently satisfactory. You, at least, should have no re- y?? grets."' 'None whatever,"? answered Belton. "But I must confess I should like to know what they will say when the truth comes out."' Carne smiled sweetly as he an- swered : "T think they'll say that, all things considered, I have won the right to call myself 'A Prince of Swindlers.' "' BOLDNESS OF SWALLOWS. One Nest Built in a House--Anoth- er on an Electrie Lamp. A very curious instance of bofd- ness in swallows was recorded in 1886 from Ceylon. In this case the birds built over a lamp in_ the dining room; what made their choice of site more remarkable was the fact that the lamp could be raised or lowered by counter weights and the, connecting chains actually passed through the mud walls of the nest, says Baily's Mag- azine. Occasionally the bird selects a nesting site which invites comparison with the boldness of the robin. In July last a pair of swallows took advantage of the open window of an unoccupied bedroom in a house at Felmersham in Bedfordshire to begin building their nest on the cur- tain rod of the bed. The return of the owner of the house and his occupation of -- the bed did not in the least disturb or alarm the birds, which completed the nest and brought off three nestlings within seven weeks of the house owner's return, They took no notice of the occupant of the bed when flving in and out of the window feeding the'r young; but the hen bird would fly off the nest if anv one entered the room durimg the daytime. Three years ago a pair of swal- lows built their nest on top of _ the shade of an electric lamp which hangs outside the asylum at Nar- borough, near Leicester. Ms. COST OF PYRAMIDS. A contractor with a head for fig- ures and building estimates has es- timated that the Cheops pyramid could not be duplicated for less than $100,000,000. With modern machinery and the employment of forty thousand stone cutters, hau- lers, quarrymen, masons and labor- ers, a duplicate of the pyramids could be erected in two years. It has been calculated that the work really required the services of one hundred thousand men for thirty years. The Cheops pyramid occu- pies a space of twelve and three- quarter acres, and is 746 feet high. a. EASY MONEY. can T get rid of my credi- "How { ars gp? eBay 'em something on account | "Only when the real Emperor |. | returned to'the vessel shortly after 'midnight. There was no launch to 2 CONFECTIONERY. ~ Creamy Fudge.--After removing fudge from the fire add a pineh of baking powder and beat briskly. If the fudge has been cooked a. lit- tle too long and hardens before it is perfectly smooth, add a table- spoonful of cream, or condensed milk will do just as well. Beat again till the right consistency and you will have smooth, creamy, and delicious candy. Turkish Candy.--Take one and one-half cups granulated sugar, one-half cup warm water, one-half cup glucose. Boil together till they form a hard lump when dropped in cold water. Then add the whites of two eggs, well beaten, and a cup of nut meats. Marshmallow Fluffi--Take one- half pound of marshmallows, cut each in four dice, one pint of cream whipped stiff and white of one egg whipped, and pulverized sugar to taste. Add marshmallows and one- fourth pound of English walnuts broken in small pieces to cream and mix all together. If color scheme is desired, one or two drops of any fruit coloring can be, added. This SIX. Candy Cranberries--Into a porce- lain kettle put a quart of cranber- ries, add three cups of granulated sugar and a pint and a half of water. Let simmer until berries are soft, but not until they lose their shape. Brown Sugar Creams.--Take two eups light brown sugar and one- half cup water. Boil together un- til a bit dropped into cold water forms soft ball. Remove from fire. Beat in deep bow} the whites of two eggs to slight froth, add candy syrup, onel-half teaspoon vanilla, and beat until it begins to stiffen. Long beating makes it finer grained. Drop with teaspoon up- on waxed or buttered paper and press a nut-meat into top if desir- ed. Will keep moist indefinitely in glass jar. Frosted Nut Hills.--Use one-half pound long, narrow, white erack- ers, whip white of one egg, add one cup chopped nuts and one cup sugar. Place little lumps here and there on crackers and brown ia oven a few minutes. Watch con- stantly. DESSERTS. Teddy Bear Pudding.--Make a rich custard and while warm add chopped nuts and glace fruit; beat with egg beater until cool. Eat with whipped cream, to which you may add a little brandy or vanilla, according to taste. Egg Snow.--Beat up until sti the whites of six eggs; have reagy in the saucepan on the fire a pint of milk sweetened and flavored witn vanilla. As soon as 't boils drop the beaten egg into it by table- spoonfuls, one at a time, and as they become set dip theem ovt with a tin. Slice them and arrange them upon a broad dish. Aiiow the milk in the saucepan to cool a little and then stir in the yolks of the eggs gradually. When it be- comes thick pour it around the snowed eggs and serve cold. Flour Pudding.--This dessert 's known in Maryland and the Vir- ginias as a "flour pudding," but in reality is a boiled apple dump- ling. Sift sufficient flour to make the quantity of dumplings you wish and mix in a little salt. Pour into this boiling water direct from the kettle, sufficient to make a soft dough. Mix quickly before it has time to get chilled, roll out on the bread board in sheets about three- quarters of an inch thick and spread over it the apples pared and quar- tered. Sprinkle over this a little sugar, roll up quickly, just as you would a jelly roll, tie in a cloth wrung from cold water, and plunge quickly into a pot of boil- ing water. Boil for an hour and a quarter. Serve with milk and cream, half and half, sweetened and flavored with grated nutmeg, or any other sauce preferred. This also is delicious made from peaches, and in the winter time make it of preserved fruits, plums and peaches being particularly pala- table. SALADS. Macaroni Salad.--Break into two inch pieces required amount of ma- caroni for a meal. Cook until ten- der in salt water. When cold mix with the same amount of fine sliced cabbage. Then mix with salad dressing. Appetizing Salad.--Cut fresh pineapples--if you can get them-- if not, the canned, into small piec- es, sweet pickles in same sized pieces, using two-thirds of pine- apple, one-third of pickles, and a cup or more of English walnuts. Mix these with a salad dressing made of one-half cup vinegar, yolks of four eggs, teaspoon salt, one- half teaspoon mustard, two table- spoons sugar; put on stove, stirring all the time until it thickens. Add butter size of a large walnut, beat until smooth, and when~cold thin with thick sweet cream or sour or whipped cream, and mix with your salad. Fruit Salad.--Use one apple cut into small pieces, one orange cut in the same way, one-anarter enn of seedless raisins, one-half cup of sugar, one cup of milk. Mix and let stand a half hour. ---- . LUNCHEON. and theyll all drop dead."' 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MONTREAL. | Se, ee t closely every time. ed, Gillett's Lye | Veal Birds.--Have your butcher cut a slice of veal cutlet thin. Di- vide this into two to three inch squares. Lay on each a little heap of cracker crumbs seasoned with pepper, salt, celery salt, and mois- tened with milk. An oyster or nuts may be added. Draw the corners of the meat togetker and fasten with toothpicks. Bake or fry un- til brown. They may be served on toast with a spray of green. This is one of the daintiest luncheon dishes imaginable, and it is quite amusing how much they look lke real little birds. Lace Luncheon Set.--To make an attractive and inexpensive lunch- eon set prooure at the curtain goods department filet curtain lace for about 65 cents a yard. Four of the squares make a plate doily, one square a bread and butter plate doily, and one square a tumbler doily. Sixteen squares make the centerpiece. To make a set of twelve each only takes about a yard and a quarter of material. Then get inexpensive torchon or some other heavy lace. and sew around the edges of the doilies, making the seams in the corner, where they will not show. HOUSEHOLD HINTS. Paper Quilt.--Five or six thick- nesses of common newspaper placed between light layers of cotten and eovered and tacked in the usual way make a warm, light, cheap, and sanitary quilt: These who have not tried i+ will be surprised at its warmth and durability: In these days of high priced cotton, many will find this an economical means of keeping warm. Economical Cushions.--Make a slip the proper size, turn wrong side out, cover thickly with cotton batting, and tack firm with twine. Turn right side out again and fill with excelsior that has been clipped fine with scissors, and you will have 2 satisfactory pillow at little cost. To strengthen woollen mittens where men are handling forks, as on a farm, sew a piece of leather in the palm, cut from the tops of wornout shoes: Night Pillow Shams.--Take the good part of worn sheets (or use new material if preferred) and spread over and tuck under the pillows when fixing the bed for use at night. These will protect the pillow slips. Save Hat Bands.--Do not throw away the silk hat bands on men's straw hats or soft felt hats, as they make excellent belts to be used in a buckle or take the place of belt- ing for skirt bands. Make Insoles.--A good idea is to save all the old felt and beaver hats. Out of the felt ones make insoles for shoes. With the beaver cut out the shape of a shoe, only a little larger; then sew on any old bottoms of woollen socks and have nice bedroom slippers. Wear Socks Over New Shoes.-- So many people try shoes on in the store and find them comfor- table, but when they wear them awhile they find them either too short or too narrow. Put a pair of socks over your shoes and try wearing them around the house for a few hours. You soen ean see if the shoes are the right size and shape for your foot. If they are not comfortable the socks have so protected them that they can be returned without the shoes seeming to have been worn. we CLAY EATERS. The earth eaters of Africa do not eat the clay because: of the ab- sence of other edibles, as they are found in localities where. other forms of food are found in abund- ance. The clay of the deeper lay- ers is preferred, and the natives dig galleries of a rude nature and ac- cidents due to falls or earth are quite frequent. of this character occur, no effert is made to assist the unfortunate miner thus buried, and he. is allow- propitiated with a certain number of sacrifices annually, and the ac- cident is regarded as the means of claiming thelr rights. The earth eaters frequently consume _ seven and eight pounds of clay daily. Lo Only a man who is very rich can afford to say all the things he would like to say. When accidents ' ed to die, because it is believed that | the deities of the mines must be! $500,000 LEFT IN STATION. Lying Fourteen Hours at the Mercy of Thieves. : The leading French bank in Geneva, the Credit Lynonais, is delighted to recover a sack con- taining $500,000, which for fourteen hours was lying unprotected in the little one-room frontier station of Moillesular, at the mercy of the first thief who walked in from the street. ; The sack, consisting of valuable shares, cirenler letters, etc., was seized at the instance of the loeal ostal autherities, as the French bank, for the sake of economy, had, it is alleged, been infringing the Swiss postal laws for several months by having its daily correpond- ence to Paris carried across the frontier to Annemasse to lessen the expense of stamps and avoid regis- tration fees. When the postal bag did not ar- 'rive at Paris, the telegraph and telephone were hurriedly set in motion, and the $500,000 bag was found by the local director, his em- 'ployes, and several detectives, ly- jing intact among vegetable bags and fruit boxes in the station. It was only after paying the full duties that the bag was released. oy England boasts 50,000 patent medicine dealers. Kid gloves are not made from kids, but from lambs. Suicide in China is usually ac- complished by the inhalation of gold leaf. Shilohs Gure STOPS COUGHS HEALS THE LUNGS PRICE, 25 CENTS seme i TT All Sugars do not look alike, if Grocer knows this. We want on having When buying Loaf sugar pound. QUALITY IN SUGARS EXTRA GRANULATED SUGAR You will not only have a good Sugar, but the best on the market. The clear white color proves the superiority of "Redpath" Sugar. 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